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    Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Round, Sold Individually.
    With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, these shims precisely align, space, and level components on shafts, arbors, and machinery.
    You can stack multiple shims to achieve your exact thickness, but stacking more than four may cause them to shift. Remember, fewer shims are better, so a couple of thicker shims are more stable than a bunch of thin shims.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these shims resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these shims won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these shims to rust.
    Brass—With a warm, polished look, these shims are often chosen for their appearance. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, brass is corrosion resistant enough to stand up to wet environments.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    ID
    Tolerance
    OD Tolerance
    Min.
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    1/32" ID × 7/64" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—2599040A907000000
     
    3/64" ID × 1/8" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—2599040A92700000
     
    1/16" ID × 5/32" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—2599040A94700000
     
    5/64" ID × 5/32" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—2599040A00800000
     
    3/32" ID × 13/64" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—2599040A20800000
     
    1/8" ID × 3/16" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—2599040A30800000
     
    3/16" ID × 1/4" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—2599040A40800000
     
    1/4" ID × 3/8" OD
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A2401098126A4060000
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—2599040A50800000
     
    5/16" ID × 1/2" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—2599040A60800000
     
    11/32" ID × 13/16" OD
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A2401098126A4090000
     
    3/8" ID × 9/16" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—2599040A70800000
     
    3/8" ID × 5/8" OD
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A2401098126A41200000
     
    1/2" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A2401098126A41500000
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—2599040A80800000
     
    5/8" ID × 1" OD
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A2401098126A41800000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/8" OD
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A2401098126A42100000
     
    7/8" ID × 1 3/8" OD
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A2401098126A42400000
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A240598126A42700000
     
    1 1/8" ID × 1 5/8" OD
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A240598126A43000000
     
    1 1/4" ID × 1 3/4" OD
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A240598126A43300000
     
    1 3/8" ID × 1 7/8" OD
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A240598126A43600000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 2 1/8" OD
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A240598126A43900000
     
    1 3/4" ID × 2 3/4" OD
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A240598126A44200000
     
    2" ID × 2 3/4" OD
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A240598126A44500000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    3/32" ID × 13/64" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B90—1090917A33700000
     
    1/8" ID × 3/16" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B90—1090917A42700000
     
    3/16" ID × 1/4" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B90—1090917A52700000
     
    1/4" ID × 3/8" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B90—1090917A62700000
     
    5/16" ID × 1/2" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B90—1090917A72700000
     
    3/8" ID × 9/16" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B90—1090917A82700000
     
    1/2" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B90—1090917A92700000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    1/4" ID × 3/8" OD
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65—103088A2890000
     
    3/8" ID × 5/8" OD
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65—103088A2910000
     
    1/2" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65—103088A2920000
     
    5/8" ID × 1" OD
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65—103088A2930000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/8" OD
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65—103088A2940000
     
    7/8" ID × 1 3/8" OD
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65—103088A2950000
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65—103088A2960000
     
    1 1/8" ID × 1 5/8" OD
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65—103088A2970000
     
    1 1/4" ID × 1 3/4" OD
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65—103088A2980000
     
    1 3/8" ID × 1 7/8" OD
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65—103088A29900000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 2 1/8" OD
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65—103088A31100000
     
    1 3/4" ID × 2 3/4" OD
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65—103088A31200000
     
    2" ID × 2 3/4" OD
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65—103088A31300000
     
    Brass
     
    3/32" ID × 13/64" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—1093268A2070000
     
    1/8" ID × 3/16" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—1093268A3070000
     
    3/16" ID × 1/4" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—1093268A4070000
     
    1/4" ID × 3/8" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—1093268A50700000
     
    5/16" ID × 1/2" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—1093268A60700000
     
    3/8" ID × 9/16" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—1093268A70700000
     
    1/2" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70—1093268A80700000
     

    Shim Stock

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Sold Individually.
    Cut into custom shapes to create shims that suit your needs. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, the shims will precisely align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery.
    You can stack multiple shims to achieve your exact thickness, but stacking more than four may cause them to shift. Remember, fewer shims are better, so a couple of thicker shims are more stable than a bunch of thin shims.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor areas because it resists rust. However, it will corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, it won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    High-Strength 17-7 PH Stainless Steel—Similar in strength to steel, it won’t rust in wet and outdoor areas but can’t withstand harsh chemicals like 316 stainless steel.
    Extreme-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel—Stronger than 17-7 PH stainless steel, it won’t rust in wet and outdoor areas but can’t withstand harsh chemicals like 316 stainless steel.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry areas since moisture will cause it to rust.
    Stress-Resistant Spring Steel—Harder and holds its shape better than carbon steel. Use it for high-stress applications, such as leveling heavy machinery. It's best for dry areas since moisture will cause it to rust.
    Aluminum—An alternative to stainless steel for rust resistance but less hard so it may not retain its shape. One-third the weight of steel, it's often used in robotics and automation.
    Brass—Picked for its warm, polished look. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, it resists rusting in wet and outdoor areas.
    Bronze—The choice for marine environments, it won't rust or deteriorate from exposure to salt water. It offers better corrosion resistance than 316 stainless steel but isn't as strong.
    Copper—A good conductor of heat, it’s often used to install heat sinks. As our softest metal, it prevents component damage but may not retain its shape as well as other metals.
    Titanium—Grade 2 titanium, 99% pure, is often used in chemical-processing plants for its resistance to strong acids and other harsh chemicals. It has a high strength-to-weight ratio.
    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE—The most chemical-resistant shim stock we offer, it stands up to the widest range of harsh acids, bases, solvents, and corrosive cleaners, even at temperatures up to 500° F. It also won't mar delicate surfaces.
    Temper Rating—Choose half hard to create shims that you’ll need to bend or shape. Opt for full hard to make stronger shims that will maintain their shape under loads.
    Certificate
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Temper
    Rating
    Color
    Specs. Met
    Form
    Type
    Form
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    6" Wide × 25" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1/2 Hard—ASTM A666SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		12316K323000000
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Full Hard—ASTM A666, SAE AMS5906, SAE AMS5913SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19011K4600000
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1/2 Hard—ASTM A666RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		12316K1700000
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Full Hard—ASTM A666, SAE AMS5906, SAE AMS5913RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19502K4600000
     
    6" Wide × 100" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1/2 Hard—ASTM A666RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		12316K31400000
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Full Hard—ASTM A666, SAE AMS5906, SAE AMS5913RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		153755K3800000
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1/2 Hard—ASTM A666SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		12316K33400000
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Full Hard—ASTM A666, SAE AMS5906, SAE AMS5913SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19011K10100000
     
    12" Wide × 50" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Full Hard—ASTM A666, SAE AMS5906, SAE AMS5913RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19506K3800000
     
    12" Wide × 100" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Full Hard—ASTM A666, SAE AMS5906, SAE AMS5913RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19784K1900000
     
    12" Wide × 120" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Full Hard—ASTM A666, SAE AMS5906RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19784K586000000
     
    24" Wide × 24" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Full Hard—ASTM A240, ASTM A666, SAE AMS5913SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19011K1500000
     
    24" Wide × 50" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Full Hard—ASTM A666, SAE AMS5906, SAE AMS5913SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19784K8800000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"——ASTM A240, ASTM A666, SAE AMS5507, SAE AMS5524RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19548K15600000
     
    6" Wide × 100" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"——ASTM A240, ASTM A666, SAE AMS5507, SAE AMS5524RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19548K25600000
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"——ASTM A240, ASTM A666, SAE AMS5507, SAE AMS5524SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		12317K2300000
     
    12" Wide × 50" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"——ASTM A240, ASTM A666, SAE AMS5507, SAE AMS5524RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19548K35600000
     
    12" Wide × 120" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"——ASTM A240, ASTM A666, SAE AMS5507, SAE AMS5524RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19548K728000000
     
    24" Wide × 24" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"——ASTM A240, ASTM A666, SAE AMS5507, SAE AMS5524SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		12317K43000000
     
    High-Strength 17-7 PH Stainless Steel
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Full Hard—ASTM A693RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		12325K1600000
     
    Extreme-Strength 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
     
    4" Wide × 60" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"——ASTM A693RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		13723T45000000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    6" Wide × 25" Long
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"Full Hard—ASTM A109SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19011K1810000
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"Full Hard——RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19500K58100000
     
    6" Wide × 100" Long
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"Full Hard——RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19500K20200000
     
    6" Wide × 180" Long
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"Full Hard——RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19500K70500000
     
    12" Wide × 120" Long
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"Full Hard——RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19500K40300000
     
    24" Wide × 24" Long
    0.008"-0.00075" to 0.00075"Full Hard—ASTM A109SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19011K16500000
     
    Stress-Resistant Spring Steel
     
    6" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"Full Hard—ASTM A684, SAE AMS5122SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19014K13800000
     
    6" Wide × 25" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"Full Hard—ASTM A684, SAE AMS5122SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19014K1600000
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"Full Hard—ASTM A682, ASTM A684, MIL-S-7947RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19503K3700000
     
    6" Wide × 100" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"Full Hard—ASTM A684, SAE AMS5122RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19503K50900000
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.0005"Full Hard—ASTM A684, SAE AMS5122SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19014K15900000
     
    Aluminum
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Full Hard—ASTM B209RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19708K5700000
     
    6" Wide × 100" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Full Hard—ASTM B209RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19708K1800000
     
    Brass
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"1/2 Hard—ASTM B36RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19504K32800000
     
    6" Wide × 60" Long
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"1/2 Hard—ASTM B36RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19504K5200000
     
    6" Wide × 100" Long
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"1/2 Hard—ASTM B36RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19501K3900000
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1/2 Hard—ASTM B36SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19011K9400000
     
    12" Wide × 120" Long
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"1/2 Hard—ASTM B36RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19299K48000000
     
    Bronze
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Spring—ASTM B103RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19020K1200000
     
    Copper
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"——ASTM B152RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19709K9500000
     
    6" Wide × 100" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"——ASTM B152RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19709K18000000
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"——ASTM B152SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		19014K17300000
     
    Titanium
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"——ASTM B265RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		15747T34000000
     
    12" Wide × 50" Long
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"——ASTM B265RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		15747T44000000
     
    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"—WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll——11192N51900000
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"—WhiteASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Sheet——11192N53500000
     

    Slotted Shims

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Shims. Sold Individually, Precision Adjust, Slot.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Sold Individually, Precision Adjust, Slot, Tab End.

    Tab End

    Slip these shims around existing mounting fasteners to precisely align and level components such as pumps, compressors, and gearboxes with motors, all without disassembling them. They’re also good for leveling machines on uneven surfaces. To reduce sizing errors, these shims are either labeled with their thickness so there's no need to measure or color coded by thickness to quickly spot the right size.
    You can stack multiple shims to achieve your exact thickness, but stacking more than four may cause them to shift. Remember, fewer shims are better, so a couple of thicker shims are more stable than a bunch of thin shims.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these shims resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Insertion Tools—Ease shim insertion and removal, keeping your fingers clear in the process.
    Shims
    Insertion Tools
    Slot
    Each
    Package
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    For Max.
    Screw Size
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Identification
    Type
    End
    Shape
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    1 1/2" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size AA)
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"3/8"
    		7/16"61/64"Rockwell C42LabeledTab97235K381000002097235K33300000097235K900000
     
    2" Lg. × 2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size A)
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1/2"
    		9/16"1 9/32"Rockwell C42LabeledTab9722K3840000209722K3870000097235K9150000
     
    2 1/2" Lg. × 2 1/2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size BB)
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"5/8"
    		11/16"1 19/32"Rockwell C42LabeledTab97235K38700002097235K3360000097235K9150000
     
    3" Lg. × 3" Wd. (Shim Trade Size B)
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"3/4"
    		13/16"1 29/32"Rockwell C42LabeledTab9722K3710000209722K3810000097235K930000
     
    4" Lg. × 4" Wd. (Shim Trade Size C)
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1 1/8"
    		1 3/16"2 19/32"Rockwell C42LabeledTab9722K1140000209722K3140000097235K930000
     
    5" Lg. × 5" Wd. (Shim Trade Size D)
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1 1/2"
    		1 9/16"3 9/32"Rockwell C42LabeledTab9722K1270000209722K3070000097235K9450000
     
    6" Lg. × 6" Wd. (Shim Trade Size E)
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"1 7/8"
    		1 15/16"4"Rockwell C42LabeledTab97235K40100002097235K42100000097235K960000
     
    6" Lg. × 6" Wd. (Shim Trade Size G)
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"2 1/4"
    		2 5/16"4 3/16"Rockwell C42LabeledTab97235K40400002097235K42400000097235K960000
     
    8" Lg. × 8" Wd. (Shim Trade Size H)
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"2 1/4"
    		2 5/16"5 3/16"Rockwell C42LabeledTab97235K40700002097235K42700000097235K98500000
     

    Peel-Away Multilayer Shim Stock

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Sold Individually, Multilayer, Peel Away.
    Fine-tune thickness without worrying about stacking multiple shims. Cut the shim stock into custom shapes that suit your needs. It's made of layers of material bonded with adhesive—peel off the layers with a utility knife until you reach your desired thickness. To make peeling easier, warm the created shims to soften the adhesive. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, the shims will precisely align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor areas because it resists rust. However, it will corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry areas since moisture will cause it to rust.
    Aluminum—An alternative to stainless steel for rust resistance but less hard so it may not retain its shape. One-third the weight of steel, it's often used in robotics and automation.
    Brass—Picked for its warm, polished look. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, it resists rusting in wet and outdoor areas.
    Polyimide—Originally designed for military aircraft, it’s used in everything from aerospace to electronics where weight, electrical insulation, and precision are vital.
    Temper Rating—Choose half hard to create shims that you’ll need to bend or shape. Opt for full hard to make stronger shims that will maintain their shape under loads.
    Certificate
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    No. of
    Layers
    Layer
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    Rating
    Specs. Met
    Form
    Type
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"—SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet——9718K41000000
     
    20" Wide × 24" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"—SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet——9718K1100000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"—SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet——9720K3900000
     
    20" Wide × 24" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"—SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet——9720K1200000
     
    Aluminum
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet——9574K7300000
     
    Brass
     
    8" Wide × 24" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet——9521K1200000
     
    Polyimide
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"20.002"—ASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		3126N11000000
     

    Made-to-Order Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Sold Individually, Made-to-Order.
    If you need a unique shim shape or size, we’ll precision cut it for you. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, these shims precisely align, space, and level components on shafts, arbors, and machinery.
    You can stack multiple shims to achieve your exact thickness, but stacking more than four may cause them to shift. Remember, fewer shims are better, so a couple of thicker shims are more stable than a bunch of thin shims.
    Send your dimensioned DWG, DXF, IGES, or STEP file to sales@mcmaster.com. Please leave at least 1/8" wall between shim edge and holes. Minimum hole size is 1/8". Shims should be no smaller than 1" × 1" square or 1" OD. Maximum shim dimension is the largest overall length, width, or diameter of your custom shim.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these shims resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these shims won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these shims to rust.
    2" × 2" Maximum
    Shim Size
    5" × 5" Maximum
    Shim Size
    7" × 7" Maximum
    Shim Size
    11" × 11" Maximum
    Shim Size
    23" × 23" Maximum
    Shim Size
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Min.
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Mil. Spec.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Rockwell C42ASTM A240—1611885N179000000411885N195000000911885N2110000000411885N2260000000111885N2420000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Not RatedASTM A240Fed. Spec. QQ-S-7661611885N10800000411885N12400000911885N138000000411885N152000000111885N165000000
     
    Carbon Steel
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Rockwell B90ASTM A109Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981611885N25700000411885N27300000911885N28700000411885N30200000111885N31600000
     

    Peel-Away Multilayer Made-to-Order Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Multilayer, Sold Individually, Made-to-Order, Peel Away.
    If you need a unique peel-away shim shape or size, we’ll precision cut it for you. Use these shims to fine-tune thickness without worrying about stacking multiple shims. They're made of metal layers bonded with adhesive—peel off the layers with a utility knife until you reach your desired thickness. To make peeling easier, warm the shims to soften the adhesive. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, all of these shims precisely align, space, and level components on shafts, arbors, and machinery.
    Send your dimensioned DWG, DXF, IGES, or STEP file to sales@mcmaster.com. Please leave at least 1/8" wall between shim edge and holes. Minimum hole size is 1/4". Shims should be no smaller than 1" × 1" square or 1" OD. Maximum shim dimension is the largest overall length, width, or diameter of your custom shim.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these shims resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these shims to rust.
    Aluminum—These shims are an alternative to stainless steel for rust resistance but aren't as hard so they may not retain their shape as well. One-third the weight of steel, they’re commonly used in robotics and automation.
    Brass—With a warm, polished look, these shims are often chosen for their appearance. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, brass is corrosion resistant enough to stand up to wet environments.
    2" × 2" Maximum
    Shim Size
    5" × 5" Maximum
    Shim Size
    7" × 7" Maximum
    Shim Size
    11" × 11" Maximum
    Shim Size
    23" × 23" Maximum
    Shim Size
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    No. of
    Layers
    Layer
    Thk.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    Mil. Spec.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
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    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"40.002"Rockwell B80ASTM A240—1611885N3670000000411885N3740000000911885N3810000000411885N3870000000111885N3940000000
     
    Carbon Steel
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"40.002"Rockwell B54—Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981611885N40100000411885N40700000911885N414000000411885N421000000111885N427000000
     
    Aluminum
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"40.002"Not RatedASTM B209, SAE AMS-DTL-22499—1611885N43400000411885N44100000911885N447000000411885N454000000111885N461000000
     
    Brass
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"40.002"Not RatedASTM B36—1611885N467000000411885N474000000911885N481000000411885N487000000111885N494000000
     

    Adhesive-Back Shim Stock

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Adhesive-Back Shim Stock.
    Stick with confidence—a durable adhesive keeps this shim stock from sliding out of place. Cut the shim stock into custom shapes to create shims that suit your needs. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, the shims will precisely align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor areas because it resists rust. However, it will corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, it won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Aluminum—An alternative to stainless steel for rust resistance but less hard so it may not retain its shape. One-third the weight of steel, it's often used in robotics and automation.
    Brass—Picked for its warm, polished look. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, it resists rusting in wet and outdoor areas.
    Temper Rating—Choose half hard to create shims that you’ll need to bend or shape. Opt for full hard to make stronger shims that will maintain their shape under loads.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Certificate
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    Thk. Tolerance
    Material
    Thk.
    Adhesive
    Thk.
    Adhesive
    Material
    Temper
    Rating
    Specs.
    Met
    Form
    Type
    Form
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0.006"0.002"Acrylic Plastic
    		Full HardASTM A666SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Digital
    		2951N215000000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0.006"0.002"Acrylic Plastic
    		—ASTM A666SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Digital
    		2951N34300000
     
    Aluminum
     
    6" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0.006"0.002"Acrylic Plastic
    		—ASTM B209SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Digital
    		2951N24300000
     
    Brass
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0006" to 0.0006"0.006"0.002"Acrylic Plastic
    		1/2 HardASTM B36SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Digital
    		2951N2300000
     

    Wave Spring Lock Washers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lock Washers. Wave Washer, Spring Lock Washer.
    The wavy shape flexes like a spring to keep nuts and screws secure on slightly uneven surfaces. These washers add a small amount of tension to stop fasteners from backing out due to mild vibration. While they don't hold as well as other lock washers, they do grip slightly better than curved washers. They work best in electrical panels, light fixtures, and other light duty assemblies. Since these washers hold their shape when untightened, you can reuse them a handful of times without losing strength.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these washers won't rust when exposed to moisture. However, they can't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these washers have a dark, matte coating to create a finished look. They won't rust in wet and outdoor environments, but can't hold up to harsh chemicals as well as 316 stainless steel.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these washers won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these washers to rust.
    3 Wave—More points of contact than single-wave washers for a better grip.
    For Screw
    Size
    No. of
    Waves
    ID
    OD
    Thk.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    No. 4
    		10.121"0.240"0.008"0.056"1099842A105000000
     
    Black-Oxide 18-8 Stainless Steel
    No. 4
    		10.121"0.240"0.008"0.056"1099842A33500000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    No. 4
    		10.118"0.240"0.008"0.056"1093423A11300000
     
    Steel
    No. 6
    		10.160"0.438"0.008"0.103"1096697A3000000
    No. 10
    		30.214"0.250"0.008"0.050"10090134A01100000
    1/4"
    		10.269"0.423"0.008"0.070"1096697A50000000
     

    Shims for Keyed Shafts

    With a notch or tab, these shims fit snugly on keyed shafts to align and space gears, sprockets, and bearings. On keyed arbors, they’re often used to accurately space saw blades and cutters.
    You can stack multiple shims to achieve your exact thickness, but stacking more than four may cause them to shift. Remember, fewer shims are better, so a couple of thicker shims are more stable than a bunch of thin shims.
    Notch
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Round, Sold Individually, For Keyed Shafts, Notch.
    Fit these shims around keyed shafts and arbors that have a key inserted. They’re often referred to as arbor spacers.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these shims resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Notch
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    ID
    ID
    Tolerance
    OD
    OD Tolerance
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    For 3/4" Diameter Shafts
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"3/4"0" to 0.011"1 1/8"-0.002" to 0.002"3/16"5/64"Rockwell B801098116A341000000
     
    For 7/8" Diameter Shafts
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"7/8"0" to 0.011"1 3/8"-0.002" to 0.002"3/16"5/64"Rockwell B801098116A34400000
     
    For 1" Diameter Shafts
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"1"0" to 0.011"1 1/2"-0.002" to 0.002"1/4"3/32"Rockwell B801098116A34700000
     
    For 1 1/4" Diameter Shafts
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"1 1/4"0" to 0.011"1 3/4"-0.002" to 0.002"5/16"1/8"Rockwell B80598116A3500000
     
    For 1 1/2" Diameter Shafts
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"1 1/2"0" to 0.011"2 1/8"-0.002" to 0.002"3/8"5/32"Rockwell B80598116A35300000
     
    For 2" Diameter Shafts
    0.008"-0.0008" to 0.0008"2"0" to 0.011"2 3/4"-0.002" to 0.002"1/2"3/16"Rockwell B80198116A3570000
     
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